FARM TO TABLE
Taiwanese Cuisine Cooking Class
In our Farm-to-Table Taiwanese Cuisine Cooking Class, we aim to tell you how food is made in Taiwan in the homes of local Taiwanese families. Imagine picking ingredients from our backyard garden or nearby farms and then getting your hands dirty in our kitchen. We introduce and prepare traditional Taiwanese dishes, local favorites, and festival treats while exploring the knowledge of traditional fermentation, exotic ingredients, and even traditional Chinese/Taiwanese medicinal herbs. It's like a mini immersion into Taiwanese life through in-depth cooking lessons. You'll get to explore seasonal and festival foods, delve into the authentic farming scene behind those fresh ingredients, savor the flavors of the land, and naturally unwind while soaking up Taiwan's food culture. After the meal, we will introduce some of the best teas made in Taiwan during a tea ceremony, where you will taste three different kinds of teas. You will also get to roast your Alishan oolong tea and pack it home as a souvenir, ending your perfect day immersed in the real Taiwan.
09：30 Assembly
09：40 Farm Tour - Introduction to Taiwan's unique plants and seasonal crops
10：20 Arrival at ShiangTsai Studio
10：30 Cooking Class Begins
12：00 Lunch
13：00 Taiwanese Tea Ceremony (Comparative tasting of three types of Taiwanese artisan tea while roasting Oolong tea)
14：00 Tea Sealing Ceremony
14：30 End of the Class
*The above times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the circumstances. If you wish to make adjustments due to other plans, please feel free to discuss.
【Farm Tour】Visit our little farm of seasonal local ingredients, picking some of the ingredients for cooking.
【Drink】養生茶／Herbal tea with Chinese medicinal herbs
【Soup】靈芝雞湯／Chicken Soup with Reishi and Shiitake Mushrooms
【Main】麻油雞飯／Sticky Rice with Sesame Oil Chicken
【Side Dish I】紅糟肉／Fried Red Vinasse Pork Belly
【Side Dish II】菜圃蛋／Dried Daikon Radish Omelette
【Tea Snack】綠豆椪／Green Bean Mooncakes
*The menu items listed above are subject to change based on ingredient availability and the farm's schedule. If you have any dietary preferences or ingredients you're not comfortable with, please feel free to discuss.
What is Reishi Mushroom?
Reishi mushroom typically refers to the perennial fungus of the Ganoderma genus, commonly known as Ganoderma lucidum. It is also referred to by various other names such as Lingzhi, Reishi mushroom, Ling Zhi Cao, or Red Reishi. The part of the mushroom used for various purposes is the mature, dried fruiting body. The fruiting body, being woody in texture, is not suitable for direct consumption. It is commonly cut into suitable pieces, brewed in hot water to extract the liquid for consumption, or used in medicinal liquors. Reishi mushrooms are widely used as a health food product, believed to offer a range of health benefits, including enhancing the immune system, regulating blood pressure, and potentially preventing cancer.
We will visit the summer-exclusive Reishi Mushroom greenhouse at a local organic farm.
Location: 竹林松杉靈芝農場
Organic Certification Number: 1-007-110019
・Explanation of Taiwan's organic certification, the growth of Reishi mushrooms, and cultivation methods
・Tasting of Reishi mushroom tea
・Complimentary gift of Reishi mushroom medicinal packs
From Taipei Main Station
From Taipei Main Station
There are two ways to get from Taipei Station to ShiangTsai: You can either take a bus or use the Taiwan Railway train.
1. By Bus [Estimated time 75 minutes / Total NT$140].
2. By Train [Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes / Total NT$199].
捷運市政府站/市政府轉運站
From MRT Taipei City Hall Station
From MRT Taipei City Hall Station(Taipei City Hall Bus Station) to ShiangTsai, there are two ways to get there:
You can take a bus that stops at Jiaoxi Transfer Station(礁溪轉運站), or you can take a bus that stops at Zhuangwei Bus Stop(壯圍站).
1. Via Jiaoxi Transfer Station [Travel time: 40 minutes / Total fare: NT$96]
2. Via Zhuangwei Bus Stop [Travel time: 45 minutes / Total fare: NT$131]
從壯圍巴士站的路線
Walking from Zhuangwei Bus Stop
①Get off at the bus stop and cross to the other side of the main road.
②Head north along the main road (turn left after crossing).
③Pass by a large seafood wholesaler called '鮮樂水產,' then, after crossing the next main road, turn into the following narrow street.
④The residence at the far end on the right, facing a rice field in the front.
NEAR BY ATTRACTIONS
For those who want to be healed by Taiwan's nature, here are some recommended nearby spots.
Paoma Historical Trail
跑馬古道
An old path linking Taipei and Yilan, now a popular weekend trek. It's rich with unique Taiwanese plants, especially ferns, and you might see some native Formosan macaques along the way. ▶︎Google Map
Jiaosi Hot Spring Forest Baths
森林風呂
Natural carbonic hot springs in Jiaoxi's hot spring district. It's rare in Taiwan, similar to Japan, where you bathe outdoors naked. There's also a popular free foot bath outside.
▶︎Google Map
Wufengqi Waterfall
五峰旗瀑布
A famous waterfall located at the entrance of a popular hiking trail called Shengmu Mountain Villa. In summer, many young people are seen playing in the water. ▶︎Google Map
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Please fill in your details in the following booking form and you will be automatically registered.
Payment details will be sent to your e-mail after we confirm the availabilities on your requested date, in 1-2 workings days. Please check your e-mail and finish the payment within 24 hours. All class reservation must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the time which the class starts.
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Tell us if you need a pick-up at the train station. 電車(台鉄)で来られる場合は、レッスン当日の9：30に礁渓(ジャオシー)駅にて弊社スタッフが車で向かいにいきます。
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If you would like to sign up as a group, please inform the total number of the people in the group and indicate the name of other members in the remarks section.
多人数で登録する場合は、追伸欄で同行者の名前を記入お願いいたします。
Terms of Service
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ご登録いただいたメールアドレス宛に、お支払いのご案内をお送りいたします。ご予約を確実に確保するため、24時間以内にお支払いのお手続きをお願いいたします。すべてのレッスンおよびツアーは、開始の48時間前までにご予約を完了いただく必要がございます。
キャンセルポリシー：
・レッスン開始の5日前までのキャンセル：全額返金いたします。
・レッスン開始の3～5日前のキャンセル：受講料の50％を返金いたします。
・レッスン開始の3日以内のキャンセル：返金はいたしかねますので、ご了承ください。
免責事項：
本レッスンでは家庭用の調理器具を使用いたしますが、参加者様の保険加入状況は個別に異なるため、特に包丁などの鋭利な器具を使用する際は、講師の指導に従い、十分にご注意ください。万が一の怪我につきましては、郷菜では責任を負いかねます。
A payment request will be sent to your registered email address. To secure your reservation, please complete the payment within 24 hours. All classes and tours must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
Cancelation Policy:
* Cancelations made 5 days or more before the activity will receive a full refund.
* Cancelations made 3 to 5 days before the activity will receive a 50% refund.
* No refunds will be issued for cancelations made within 72 hours of the activity.
Disclaimer:
We use standard home kitchen tools during our lessons. Please be aware that participants are not covered by our insurance. Extra caution is advised, especially when using sharp tools such as knives. Please follow the instructor’s guidance carefully. ShiangTsai will not be held liable for any injuries that may occur during the class.